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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-08-26
Harbor Thieves and Their "Fences.T

Speaking of the thieves who infest the
waters about New York, a correspond
ent of the Chicago Tribune says: The
truth about all this harbor piracy is,
that it could not exist even with no pre-
ventive harbor police were it not for the
opportunity of profit through the junk
men and other knaves of far more pre-
tentious character. There are scores of
palatial mansions in New York and
Brooklyn built on the profits of this
thievery. The police know these men I;
know they are fences for harbor thieves /;
and the name, address, full description,
and record of every man in the remotest
degree connected with the robbery or
disposal or pirated goods are in their
possession. But they can do nothing
without evidence, ard the 'fences" and
junkmen snap their fingers and laugh in
their very faces. These more vicious
scoundrels have it all their own way.
Most of them are licensed. The thief
must sell to them at their terms, and is
really in their power, for a threat or hint
of disclosure to the harbor police will
always close bargain agreeably. 1t can
never be proved that the goods were i'm
properly purchased, for the canny buyer
will solemnly secure an advance oath
that they were honestly got, and this is
often reduced to writing. Nor can proof
against the thief himself often be had.
Cotton, sugar coffee, oil, hawsers,
anchors, and a hundred other things OF
value are anybody's goods when out OF
the original and in unbranded or I'M
marked packages. Fence" thief, har-
Dor police, and judge all know with alb
solute certainty that these are thieves
and these are stolen goods, but without
proof these thieves can only be warned
and the booty contiscated.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-08-26
f. PHRENoLoGIsT FOWLER DEAD.
The Famous Professor Expires Suddenly
Mt Residence

ut HIS EtcSlucbces
Professor O. s. Fowler, the noted phrenol-
ogist and lecturer, died at his residence near
Sharon Station, CT, from spinal trouble, SUI
perinduced by heavy cold
Orson Squire Fowler, the best known of
American phrcnologists, was born in Coshoc-
ton, Steuben county, N Y, Oct II, 1909.
He graduated at Amherst in 1884 and soon
after entered the field as lecturer on phre-
nology. In 1885, in company with his
brother Lorenzo, he opened an office in New
York. In 1886 the brothers wrote and pub
lished ''Phrenology Proved, Illustrated and
Applied, and in 1S49 "the Self-Instructor in
Phrenology and Physiology" followed. In
October, 1886, O. S. Fowler issued the first
lumber of the Amer IN chronological
Journal which was publisn.d by o. S. & L.
N. Fowler and by Fowler 81 Wells until 1868,
when Mr.. s. r. Wells assumed its owner
ship. Mr.. Fowler had had an active career
as editor, lecturer and author, and had Wis
tied nearly every city in America. In 1868
he came to Boston, and had made his home
here for a number of years subsequently,, but
has of late resided in Connecticut His
chronological works have been numerous,
and cover the entire range of the science
which he made a peculiar study. Mr.. Fow-
Ter was man of venerable appearance, and
of engaging manners
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-08-26
BOOM IN CAN NED GOODS.
Unprecedented Demand on CaiiforI
Eanneries.

Unprecedented Demand Oh CaiifOrni
Canneries.
There is intense excitement in California
canned goods circles. Prices are rapidly ad
vancing. One week has seen an advance of
Is to % percent. inpeaches, pears and plums.
The demand from eastern states is unprece-
dented. 1t is not a question Of prices with
buyers. Gamers dictate their own prices
and at the advanced price the demand is not
materially lessened They cannot hope to
supply the orders by pressing the facilities of
the canneries to their full capacity day and
night as long as the fruit season lasts. Every
cannery in the state is running at its full ca
pacity. One company has refused an order
for 20 car loads of canned fruit Another
company states that two cases for every one
packed will not supply the demand upon
them. One of the principal causes for the
inability of canneries to meet orders is the
scarcity of labor. 1t is impossible to secure
the amount of help desired. Cannery men
prefer whites, but after employing the latter
and all the available Cinnamon, there is still
call for white laborers.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-08-26
FOREIGN,


The Englis- cabinet have decided to hold
an autumn session Of Parliament
Prince Ferdinand has issued general or.
der assuming the chief command Of the Bull
garian army.
An eminent Russian police official expresses
the opir 10 that the revolutionary movement
in Russia continues to spread rapidly espe-
cially among students and priests. The min
lister of the interior has ordered that q close
watch be kept on academies, schools and
other institutions.
The primate of the Bulgarian church at
ConStantinople has published an encyclical
letter declaring Prince Ferdinand usurper.
The Pope has conferred upon the Duke of
Norfolk the grand cross Of the order of
Christ The duke is about to buy large
palace in Rome in which to establish uni.
versity.
A blue book on the Afghan frontier nego-
tiations has just been issued 1t shows that
the final settlement is based upon equal and
mutual concessions on the part of Russia and
Afghanistan. The latter concedes a rather
larger area of territory, but the land is
valueless, while the Russian concession will
be the source of q small income to Afghan.
istan.
Venezuela has notified England to stop en-
croaching upon her territory
Over 1000 Chinese arc said to have beer
swept away by the foods at Churhan Flu.
Advices from China, per steamer New
York, state that an incipient rebellion which
was brewing in the King Yu district, wa.
quelled by beheading 100 Tavist Iriests, Oh
men representing themselves as such.
The unveiling Of the statue Of Cuanhoto
tomoc, the last of the Aztec enlperors at the
city of Mexico was an occasion of unusua
interest and significance Very few Mexi
cans of Spanish descent were present, but
thousands of Indians, many of whom came
from miles around the capital, bringing will
them great quantities Of flowers, ATTENDED
the ceremony. When President Diaz un
yelled the statue the spectators cast hower
upon the pedestal i'll such profusion as almost
to hide it. The event shows that the Indians
cherish the memories of their ancestors pat
riotic struggles against the Spaniartls al thu
The strike on tho Mexican Central railroad
has collapsed
An intimate friend of Sir John Macdonald
has stated that he (Sir john and every mem
Der of his cabinet were strongly opposed tc
commercial union with the United States
He takes the ground that the Americans dc
not want it, and that, as it would necessitate
the adoption of the American tariff by Can,
ada, it would not be popular on the
Canada side of the line He
which neither party will take up. The lead
ing organizations in Canada, who favor the
scheme in endeavoring to upset Sir Johns
theory, take the ground that as the question
Is only beginning TO be considered in the
States, until it is decidedly rejected after
full discussion, it is altogether premature tc
assert that the people of the United States
do not approve Of 1t.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-08-26
PROMINENT PEOPLE

DR.. JOHN FREDERICK BRIDGE Is the most
famous organist in England.
MISS DELLA BECK, of Apollo, Penn,
weighs 40S pounds. She is only sixteen years
old.
SEVERAL Cabinet members have already
agreed to join the President in his Western
trip.
CoNGREssMEN-ELECT RICE, Of Minnesota,
and Hare, of Texas, are veterans OF the
Mexican war.
ROBERT BoNNER's fortune is now estimated
at 81, 750, 900, and he says it is mainly the re-
suit of advertising
ROBERT J. BURDETTE is already announced
amoag the speakers for the annual Baptist
Conference at indianapolis in November
THE Rev. Father Swemberg who OBLIGATED
at the hanging of Henry Wigginsa at Palat1a
Fla, recently, has attended, Is executions.
JAMES. s. RICHARDSON, of New Orleans,
the largest cotton planter in the world, has
this year $1,000 acres in coJ5ol AMI 7,Oj0
acres in corn.
GENERAL LoNGsTREET lives in farm house
on the summit of a ridge in North Georgia.
His fortune is small but comfortable. He is
grape grower.
Miss SUSAN b. ANTHONY will spend
October in Kansas, holding an equal suffrage
convention at the home of each Of the nine
Congressman of that State.
POWELL and Foraker, the Republican an
Democratic candidates Tor Governor in Ohio,
were classmates at college, were both sold ers
and are still warm person Il friends
CHARLES T. STEWART is the leading cattle
man of Iowa. He owns b, 00) head of cattle,
and his name signed to a check for 81 ,501,000
would be honored Mr. Stewart is a quiet
young man and abhors politics.
DR. OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES begins to
feel worn and weary with overwork, and
fears a general breaking down of his system
He makes few visits and is outstanding his
strength, passing mosC of his time quietly
among his books
SENATOR ELECT DANIEL, Of Virginia, viii
add another to the list OF lame men in the
Senate He uses GuGches, owing to a mis-
shapen limb. Despite his disability, how
ever, he served i'll the late war as Adjutant
General Of Ewell's division
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-08-26
Sanford's Ginger for the Aged

There ia something at once touching and beautiful
in the contemplation Of the universal confidence
posed in sASFoRDs GNoER. And justly so.
With what alacrity It responds to the cry Of dis
tress. No cold or chill cramp pain has ever
made demand upon 1t for relief cure that has
not met with instant and grateful response.
Prepared from Imported Ginger, Choice Anomalies
and French Brandy SANFoRD's GINGER instantly re-
lievcs cramps and palms. speedily checks all forms
OF summer ills, prevents Indigestion, destroys disease
germs in water drunk restores the circulation and
digestion when suspended by a chill-a frequent
cause Of cholera morhus-breaks up colds and
fevers, and wards on malaria, contagious and cpl
demic influences.
Never travel without SANFORD GINGER.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-08-26
A Pet Wild Cat.

An old German farmer, living about
10 miles of Sebewaing, Mich, has
wild cat for pct. 1t was caught
when very young, but has now been the
familiar friend of the farmer for eight
years. 1t follows HIM like a dog and is
truly loyal, with but one exception, and
that is that he dotes on chickens. This
is slightly offset by the fact that he can
kill more rats than 1000 tame CATS
Chicago Herald.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-08-26

General wolseley holds the post Of
ad iutant- general Of the British army on
an annual salary of $15, 500. To Field
Marshal Won Moltke, who performs the
same duties in the German army, only
So, 900 is paid, and the acknowledgement
of the French army only gets - ,090.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-08-26
ON FIRE AT SEA.
One of the InmRn Steamers Destroyed
In MId-Oceau,

One of the Inman Steamers Destroyed
I'm MId-OceSn.
The Inman line steamer City of Montreal
has been destroyed by fire at sea. She left
New York Aug 8 for Liverpool, and was
commanded by Capt. Land. The news OF
her destruction was learned upon the arrival
at Queenstown of the British steamer York
City which loft Baltimore Aug. 4 for Lon
don. This steamer rescued the passengers
and crew frcm the burning vessel. and
brought them to Queenstown. The destruc-
ton of the steamer occurred on the 10th
inst, four days after she left New York, A.
boat containing six passengers and seven
members Of the crew Is missinc
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-08-26

Denver, Colorado, is to have college
for women, modelled after Wellesley or
Vassar. The Ladies' College Society"
which has the matter in charge, will get
incorporated and will set to work to
raise $3.50, 600 in real estate and cash.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-08-26
artAsidr. s ,s T.. st%L!SsFt' EnisA''a-

VIII be a reminder Of personal liberty for ages
70 come. On Just as sure foundation has DIR;
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery" been
placed, and Il will stand through the cycles Of
time As a monument 10 the physical emancipa-
tion Of thousands, who by Its use have been re-
lieved from consumption, consumptive night
sweats bronchitis coughs, splitting Of blood,
weak lungs, and other throat and lung alec
tiOna.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-08-26
They Rush for II.

1t is said the women swarm after Moxio
Nerve Food with perfect furorc. tits known
to be customary for young men to use mug
of 1t to antidote the effects of adebauch, which
1t does within an hour so effectually, there Is
nothing felt after to remind them they have
had one. Some of our most eminent physi
clans say 1t is the only nerve food of any &C
count, as all the others arc actually only mild
stimulants, and soon lose their effects, while
this does not, more than common food. 1t has
been but thirteen months on the market, and
the druggists say its sale is the most extraor.
binary ever known
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-08-26

I Asa healthful summer drink, with water, milk.
iced water lemonade, effervescent draushts and
mineral waters, 1t is the best.
Mothers worn out with tho cares Of maternity or
! the household or when weak, nervous and hystcr-
zeal should take dose of this delicious invigor-
ant. No other remedy is SO wholesome, palatable,
and safe for delicate women, young children and the
aged.
For the nervous sle,plcss and mentally and phys
| ically overworked worn out SANFoRD's GIN-
GER Is pure and safe nvigorator. 1t eradicates q
craving for intoxcants In those addicted their ex
cessve use alays nervousness assists digestion and
:, nmotes sleep
Jeware of worthless "gingers" extensively urged
| by melcenary druggists on those who call for
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-08-26
"That Miss Jones is a nice looking glrI

THAT Miss Jones is nice looking girl, isn't
shef"
Eyes, and she'd be the belle of the town If 1t
wasn't for one thingP"
Whats that?"
"She has catarrh SO bad 1t is unpleasant to be
near her. She has tried q dozen things and
nothing helps her. j am sorry, for like her,
but that doesn't make it any less disagreeabls
for one to be around her."
Now if she had used DIR. Sage's Catarrh Rom.
edy, there would have been nothing Of the kind
said. for 1t will cure catarrh every time.
The wheat Drop OF the British Northwest
Territory Is estimated OF i've millions of
bushels yearly.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-08-26

. Nervous debility premature decline
Of power la either sex, speedily and permanent
ly cured. Large book, 10 cents in stamps.
Worlds Dispensary Medical Association, co
Main Street. Buffalo. n. Y.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-08-26

Nicer Baboor ALLY, Hindoo resident OF
San Francisco has filed declaration of his
intention to become u citizen of the United
States. He is the first of his race, who, 30
far as Is known. has ever done so.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-08-26

"rTis love that makes the world go round"
Yes, and It's revenge that makes the world
get square.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-08-26

II am Icted with sore eyes use DIR. Isaac Thomp-
sonis Eye-Water. Druggists sell at 25operbottla
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-08-26

The best cough medicine is Piso's Cure
for Consumption. SOLD everywhere. Is c.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-08-26

The Prince and Princess OF Wales will ecle.
bIate their silver wedding next year.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-08-26

The Governors of Idaho and Nevada arc
brotlers
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-08-26
CONSUMPTION.

which is Scrofu OF the Lungs, is arrested
and cured by this remedy, if taken in the
earlier stages of the disease. From its mar
vcfous power over this terribly fatal disease,
when first Offering this now world-tamcd rem
sedy TO the public, DR.. Pierce thought seriously
of calling it his CONSUMPTION CURE" but
abandoned that name as too restrictive for
medicine which, from its wonderful COM
huation of tonic, or strengthening, Alternative,
or blood-cleansing, anti-bilious, pectoral, and
uutritive properties is uneQualed, not only
as a remedy for Consumption, but for all
Chronic diseases of the
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-08-26
CURES AL HIyMORS,

from common Blotch, or Eruption, to the
worst Scrofuln. Salt-rhcum, "Fever-sores,"
Scaly or Rough Skin, in short, all diseases
caused by bud blood arc conquered by this
powerful, purifying, and invigorating medi-
cine. Great Eating Ulcers rapidly heal under
its benign influence. Especially has it mani
tested its potency in curing letter, Eczema,
Erysipelas, Boils Carbuncles, Sore Eyes, Scrof-
ulous Sores and Swellings, Hip-ioint Disease,
white Swelings," Goitrc, or Thick Neck,
and Enlarged Glands. Send ten cents in
stamps for Il large Treatise, with colored
plates, on Skin Diseases, or the same amount
for Trentise on Scrofulous Affections.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-08-26

Thoroughly cleanse it by using DIR. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery, and good
digestion, q fair skin, buoyant spirits, vital
strength and bodily health will be established.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-08-26

N. Il. Thirty-Four.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-09
Chicago Captures The Convention.

Chicago has been designated as the
place for holding the national republi-
can convention. The 10Th Of June is
the date agreed upon. In the defeat of
our city to secure the convention, our
citizens have the consolation of know
ing that Omaha has made noble fight.
She has been advertised as an applicant
for the distinctive honor, the length
and breadth of the United States. No
doubt her efforts in this direction will
prove a great benefit. as the committee
of our representative citizens who
pressed the claims of Omaha brought
her advantages and resources more
prominently before the people than
could have been done in any other way
On the first ballot Omaha received but
one vote less than Chicago-and was
second in the list. This vote furnishes
satisfaction to our business men and cit
izens who subscribed so literally and
were ready to make the sum still larger
if necessity required.
The two principal points urged against
Omaha were, first, that she was not the
center of population although geograph-
ically the center of the continent. Sec
ond, that she did not possess facilities
sufficient to entertain and care for the
vast multitude comprising the conven-
tion and its followers. The claim con-
cerning our location was entitled to but
little consideration. The national re-
publican convention was held in Chicago
T.,
larger than Omaha to-day, and Oocu-
pied relatively the same position
to the east. The second objection,
lack of hotel accommodations and hall
room was II strong one. But had the
convention been located here every
effort would have been made to have
cared for all who might come. No one
would have been sufferer within the
gates OF the metropolis of the Missouri
valley.
BY her vigorous effort Omaha has
brought herself into prominence as a
candidate for future national conven-
tions, and four years hence, with city
of over two hundred thousand people,
located in the center of the continent
we will ask and receive.
However, Chicago has been chosen
and as we congratulate her, we have no
tears to shed. After all, Omaha did not
care so much this year about republican
national conventions. She has already
been favored with three national con-
ventions during the year of 1sS7-the
Presbyterian and Lutheran, and the
charities and corrections. AT the pres
ent time Omaha does not need politics
so much as she needs religion.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-12-09
Mr.. Blaine's Comment.

If the elaborate opinion of Mr.. Blaine
on the presidents message was not
given for political effect it would not be
easy to find any satisfactory reason for
its deliverance. 1t was to have been
expected that the Maine statesman's
views would be sought and that he
would make some comment, the charac-
ter of which could easily have been
foretold, but it is very certain that
under ordinary circumstances he would
have compressed his opinion into few
paragraphs, and perhaps into a sem
tencc. But the occasion was not an Or
dinary one in the estimation of Mr..
Blaine. On the contrary, it presented
golden opportunity, the equal of which
is not likely to occur again before the
national political conventions shall
have chosen the party candidates, for
issuing to the country proclamation
that might operate as an antidote to the
policy of the administration, stiffen the
backbone of the tariff supporters in con-
Blaine that he is still travelling on the
old and familiar lines. 1t was virtually
an assertion of conscious leadership,
suggesting a conviction on the part of
Mr.. Blaine that it was necessary for
him to speak strongly, plainly and fully,
whether others said much or little.
No other circumstance that has occurred
with the Maine statesman as a party to
it, since his departure for Europe,
so obviously indicated his profound in
terest in political events in this coun-
try and the purpose he has in mind.
The motive of Mr.. Blaine's manifesto
is not concealed to those who care to
see it.
1t is not necessary to discuss Mr..
Blaine's opinions. They are those
commonly held by all advocates of high
tariff protection, and will be distrib-
uted in unlimited quantity during the
next nine or ten months. They 60 over
the same old ground that has been trod-
den again and again for twenty years,
presenting nothing new unless it be in
additional sophistries and misrepresen-
tations. Yet we do not doubt that Mr..
Blaine's views will have their effect. 1t
would be foolish to say that he does not
still exert very considerable inhu-
cncc, and while the supporters of high
tariff will have their faith strengthened
and their zeal Quickened by his express
sion of opinion, some others who may be
in doubt as to the course they shall pur-
sue will perhaps be determined by it..
But the significance of Mr.. Blaine's ex-
tended comment lies in the fact that it
discloses his self-conscious leadership
and his very great desire to have it
recognized.